Arch Enemy will be playing at Station 4 in Saint Paul, Minnesota on Tuesday, May 20, 2008.

The Eels will be playing at the Pantages Theatre in Minneapolis, MN on Monday, April 07, 2008.

Last night I went to the Rock in Maplewood, MN to see Exodus. It was a pretty good show. Not too crowded. It was originally scheduled to be Warbringer, Arsis, Goatwhore and Exodus. But Warbringer and Arsis were no shows due to vehicle trouble and weather. I'm surprised any bands make it to Minnesota in February. The show ended up being Insurection, Goatwhore and Exodus.

I got there a little late to see Insurection, saw there last song. Goatwhore was ok. They played a pretty long set. They were very heavy and had zero guitar solos. The bass player was covered in leather and spikes, looked like a black metal guy from Antartica or something. Kind of hilarious. But they were good, I'd probably check out some of their stuff.

Exodus took the stage next. Only two original members, the guitar player and the drummer. They still sounded awesome. Did some classic songs and some new stuff too. Really got the pit going. The set was pretty short. They came back for the encore and played a bunch of incomplete covers. Like Motorbreath, Phantom of the Opera, Dirty Deeds, etc. It was kind of funny, felt like they were avoiding playing the Toxic Waltz. But they finally did.

The funniest part of the night was during Goatwhore, some guy got up on stage and proposed to his girlfriend. How romantic, proposing to your girl during a Goatwhore set.

Pretty good little metal show. I'm glad I went. I actually like seeing shows at the rock.

Between the Buried and Me will be in Maplewood, Minnesota at the Myth on May 12, 2008 on the Progressive Nation 2008 tour. Which features Dream Theater, Opeth, Between the Buried and Me and Three. I'm going to see Opeth and Between the Buried and Me, love both of those bands.

Buckethead
Festi De Bella Luna
Saturday, May 24, 2008

Buckethead will be shredding in the Twin Cities. I'm not too sure what Festi De Bella Luna is tho? But I'm going to find out, cuz I'd love to see Buckethead again.

Rush
Xcel Energy Center
May 22, 2008

Geddy and the boys are coming back to the Twin Cities. I was a little bored last time they came, so I'll have to think really hard about going to this one.

Gigantour

Myth in Maplewood, MN
May 09, 2008

Children of Bodom, High on Fire, In Flames, Job For a Cowboy, Megadeth

I saw Megadeth on the Heaven and Hell tour, I wouldn't mind seeing them in a smaller venue. Plus High on Fire would be cool to see.

The Black Dahlia Murder, 3 Inches of Blood, Hate Eternal, Decrepit Birth

Station 4 in St. Paul
February 09, 2008

Lots of great metal is coming to the twin cities in the upcoming months. Very exciting.

April, 8 2008 at Triple Rock, Minneapolis

Baroness, Converge, The Red Chord, Genghis Tron

Get your tech metal math rock fix. I love all 4 of these bands! I will be there for sure.

Wed    04/09/08 The Rock Nightclub in Maplewood Minnesota

• 36 Crazy Fists
• DevilDriver
• Invitro
• Napalm Death
• Walls Of Jericho

Sun    02/17/08           Exodus             The Rock Nightclub

Tue    02/12/08           All That Remains             Station 4
Tue    02/12/08         Chimaira         Station 4
Tue    02/12/08         Five Finger Death Punch         Station 4

Pat Travers will be playing at The Myth in Maplewood Minnesota on Wednesday 12/12/07.

Lemonheads will playing at the Varsity Theatre in Minneapolis Minnesota on Tuesday 12/10/07. I had a legendary evening when I saw Evan Dando play the Fine Line a while back, so I'll be at this one. Not too mention the Lemonheads are one of my favorite soft rock, poppy, alternative bands. Plus Evan Dando is so darn hunky.

Behemoth, Beneath the Massacre, Gojira, Job for a Cowboy will be playing at Station 4 in St. Paul Minnesota on Tuesday 11/06/07.